I just set up a little spreadsheet (for AG) comparing this methodology to the one used by Arnie Baker in Bicycling Medicine. Of course, it is anecdotal based on a statistic of one (me) but it seems more accurate and useful. It gives a min and max calories per hour needed during a ride based on how quickly your stomach can absorb nutrients.
http://www.active.com/story.cfm?stor...tury_challenge
Just thought I'd share my little experiment. Sorry it isn't as interesting as Nanci's coffee beans in the teeth research project.
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04-06-2006, 10:35 AM #1
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Calories per Hour
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04-06-2006, 02:58 PM #2
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Don't they think anyone might be riding less than 15mph? :-)
Choc covered espresso beans are just ruined for me. I only eat them in the privacy of my own home, now...
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04-06-2006, 04:08 PM #3
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Shouldn't they also be factoring in your weight.....
Just keep pedaling.
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04-06-2006, 05:30 PM #4
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Weight is step 2
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04-06-2006, 07:58 PM #5
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missed that...
Originally Posted by SadieKate
Just keep pedaling.
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04-06-2006, 08:04 PM #6
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I'd be happy to email my excel spreadsheet to anyone who wants it. Saves you the time of setting up all the formulas.
Nanci, I estimated the coefficients down to 11 MPH. Seemed pretty simply and close enough for guvmint work.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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